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PV Card: Knee Injuries | Quick Reference Guide - Orthopedic injuries are commonly managed in the
PV Card: Knee Injuries ... to remind the clinician ... about the acute management ... fractures and hip ... , and knee dislocation
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
Possible associated injuries ... • ED Management ... Scaphoid #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - ED Management
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated major joint, 95% of
Possible associated injuries ... intraarticular injection ... #Anterior #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
Possible associated injuries ... tendon) • ED Management ... #IPJoint #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
Possible associated injuries ... fracture • ED Management ... #Posterior #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK
Perilunate Dislocation
On lateral wrist XR, the capitate ("apple") should sit in the lunate ("tea cup") which
Possible associated injuries ... injury • ED Management ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
joint needs to be clinically ... Possible associated injuries ... Mallet #Finger #Radiology ... #Hand #Orthopedics ... #MSK
Causes of Knee Effusions - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Knee Effusion Red Flags:
1. Fever/Chills/Joint pain/Night sweats/Weight loss
	- DDX:
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Infectious Knee ... Brucellosis - Viruses: HIV ... - Ligamentous injuries ... fracture - Patellar dislocation ... differential #diagnosis #msk
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
with radial head dislocation ... Possible associated injuries ... DC with orthopedic ... Forearm #Ulnar #Radiology ... #MSK
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
Possible associated injuries ... • ED Management ... Wrist #Carpal #Radiology ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management ... #MSK